Compassion
We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and understanding.
Youth Uplift Initiative
Youth Uplift Initiative (YUP) empowers young people in Rwanda through education, community development, and sustainable programs that create lasting change.
Our Core Values
Community
We work with local communities to build sustainable solutions.
Action
We take meaningful steps that create real impact in youth lives.
Our Programs
YUP Annual Blood Donation Drive
The YUP Annual Blood Donation Drive brings together community members once a year to donate blood, promote health awareness, and support patients in hospitals who depend on life-saving transfusions.
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YUP Community Impact Run
The YUP Community Impact Runs are biweekly gatherings held during Kigali’s Car Free Day where members of the Youth Uplift Initiative community come together to run, exercise, connect, and raise support for people in need. The initiative promotes both physical wellbeing and social impact.
Learn MoreUpcoming Events
March 28, 2026
IMPACT HIKE TO MOUNT BISOKE AND DIAN FOSSEY TOMB
On 28th March 2026 we are doing a hike to gather funds for a charity event we are doing in April, come ready, come prepared and come full of that YUP energy. Reach out to us if you are interested.
BIRUNGA MOUNTAINS
Event DetailsImpact Snapshot
1,200+
Students Supported
15+
Communities Served
300+
Active Volunteers
45+
Community Projects
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